This is a general warning to residents in the
Stone policing area. The police have received information that doorstep callers
are targeting this area offering small household products for sale. Sometimes
called ‘Nottingham Knockers' these callers may claim to be ex-convicts
attempting to mend their ways, however Nottingham Knockers are not part of any
recognised rehabilitation scheme.

Please warn your neighbours, particularly elderly
or vulnerable neighbours, not to open the door to strangers or buy or sell on
the doorstep.
Some doorstep callers may offer poor quality goods at inflated prices and if a
caller is not genuine, they may be gathering information for future crime.

Please keep in mind that if cold callers don't
get any sales in your area, they are less likely to return.